What Is Compounding And How It Can Help You
Compounding is the process of using special techniques to mix or alter ingredients to make customised medicines for people or animals.
This process is undertaken by qualified pharmacy technicians and pharmacists. The benefits of compounded medicine include:
- Changing the form of a medicine (for example from capsule to liquid) to make it easier to swallow/administer
- Customising the strength of medicine to one that is not readily available
- Removing an ingredient that someone may be allergic to
- Customising flavours and sweeteners to suit personal preference
- To continue supply of a medicine if something is unavailable long term
The compounding approach to medicine allows the compounding pharmacist to work with the prescriber and their patient. They customise medication to meet the patients' specific needs.
We work closely with doctors who prescribe compounded medication for their patients who are unable to be treated by regular, over the counter medications. Whether you need your medication flavoured, changed into a liquid for easier administration or have some other requirement, CompoundLabs is here to help.
We can compound most medication:
- Without an ingredient that someone may be allergic to
- Customising flavours and sweeteners to suit personal preference
- Changing the form of a medicine (for example from capsule to liquid) to make it easier to swallow/administer
We can also avoid anything else that manufactured capsules and tables come with that may impact an individual.
We also offer different delivery and dose forms of medication across a wide range of health conditions.
We are a licensed pharmacy. We must meet strict regulatory standards during the compounding process.
Only pharmacists and qualified pharmacy technicians can undertake the compounding and dispensing of medicines.
Placing A Prescription
From filling out the order form to receiving your medication, the process below shows you what to expect and the timeline.Compounding's History And Resurgence
At one time, nearly all prescriptions were compounded. With the advent of mass drug manufacturing in the 1950s and 60s, compounding rapidly declined. The pharmacists role as a preparer of medications quickly changed to that of a dispenser of manufactured dosage forms. As a result, most pharmacists were no longer trained to compound medications.
Now, many mass-produced medications have a 'one-sized fits-all' nature. This meant that some patients' needs were not being met.
Fortunately, compounding has experienced a resurgence. Modern technology, innovative techniques and research have allowed more pharmacists, who are trained to customise medications, to meet specific needs.
Quality Is Key At CompoundLabs
We pride ourselves in always delivering optimal, personalised healthcare by providing high quality medications and advice.
Have Questions? Contact Us
(09) 442 1727
P.O. Box 101-142
North Shore Mail Centre
Auckland
New Zealand
62C Diana Drive
Wairau Valley
Auckland 0627
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